Quote:I came into the season expecting Green Bay to take back the NFC North. Now I am not so sure the Packers will even get in as a wild card team. The loss at Minnesota was a killer.

 

One thing to keep in mind is Ted Thompson also deserves some blame. He is known as a GM who hates FA because most of his signings have been contract extensions and draft picks.

 

  The loss at Minnesota clearly hurt Green Bay because it was a divisional game.   Yet,  even with that loss,  the Packers currently have a better divisional record than the Lions and Vikings.    Losing 4 out of the last 5 games,  including a one point loss in Atlanta,  and at home to an Indianapolis team currently with a losing record,   has put the Packers in a precarious position.    Especially,  with the upcoming schedule and doubts surrounding the players.

 

  Ted Thompson hit grand slams with the FA signings of CB Charles Woodson and OLB/ DE Julius Peppers.   This season,  he probably should have tried harder to add a vertical piece at WR,  especially with Jordy Nelson coming off a torn ACL and the struggles the Offense had after Game # 6 last season once opponents adapted to the Packers not having the vertical threat from Nelson.   Yet,  overall,  this is still a very good roster that's been hit hard by injuries.   IMO,  Ted Thompson is a huge asset for the Packers and amongst the least of their problems.

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